Surviving the Applewhites by Stephanie Tolan

This book is about a kid named Jake Semple, who has been taught to swear his whole life, his parents growing marijuana in their basement, his parents now in jail, and has been kicked out of almost every public school in the state of Rhode Island. He goes to another middle school in North Carolina, but he gets kicked out of there, too. Now he has to stay with the Applewhites and go to thier homeschool, called the Creative Academy, that specializes in (what else) creativity and the arts (there is a poet, a dancer, a writer, two woodcarvers, and a play director in the Applewhite clan, and NO smoking. The plan is that delinquent boy will just go along for the ride, or will he? An unforgettalbe tale of huge heart.
Rating: 15
by Calvin Kocher

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This timeless classic all happens when a mad Uncle traps his nephew and his nephew's friend in a world of fantasy where all types of things can happen, such as animals talking and magical beings.
There are 6 books in all and everyone of them has a few plot twists and characters that would catch your attention and raise a few questions as to loyalty and pride.
This book is good for people of all ages who like fantasy.

Rating: "bob's your uncle" 10/10 or as some people would give it a 79/10

Post by Luke Hamilton

THR3E by Ted Dekker

A man with a demented past gets a phone call from a man who calls himself Slater saying that he will blow his car sky-high in 3 minutes. 3 minutes later that's exactly what happens.
I would say that this book is exciting all the way through but has a twist that you thought you could see coming but couldn't. I would reccomend this book if you like phycological thrillers and an intruiging storyline.

By Luke Hamilton

Rating 10/10

The Abhorsen Trilogy by Garth Nix

The first book in this trilogy is called Sabriel, and is about a woman named Sabriel who can use charter magic, and, with her companions Mogget the cat and Touchstone, must defeat an evil being named Kerrigor. The second book is called Lirael, and the third Abhorsen. These books have great new concepts, ideas, and plots, and feature a distinct kind of magic that doesn't show similarity to those in other books that I've read. The Oregonian gave Sabriel an A, and for once I agree with their grading!
~Carrie G.

Rating: >10/10

Showdown by Ted Dekker

A strange man named Marsuvius Black comes into town and claims he can do anything while somebody saw him kill an old timer by reaching through his eye sockets. There is also a strange experimental monastery in the mountains testing humans to see if evil is something that comes from the inside or outside.
I think this book is a really good read. Very action-packed and raises a few questions about the leaders we have in position.

Posted by Luke Hamilton


Rating 9/10

Bartimaeus book ii The Golems Eye by Jonathan Stroud

Bartimaeus is a Djinni who is summoned by a young magician in the first book, and through a great adventure and much life saving, Nathaniel, the magician, agrees to set Bartimius free and never summon him again. In book two a monster is running rapid and Nathaniel must break his promis and summon Bartimius once again. And thats not all, there is a resistance forming against the magicians and Nathaniel is commanded to catch them. All of this seems to be directed by someone, but who could be doing it. To make things worst, all the ministers in the government seem to be against Nathaniel, so theres no reinforcements coming to back up Bartimaeus. I highly recommend the Bartimaeus trillogy!

Rating 9/10

--Demitri Hopkins--

Life of Pi By Yann Martel

Life of Pi is one of the best books I have ever read. It is packed with action, comedy, and great moral values. Life of Pi is about a 16 year old Indian named Piscine Molitor Patel, he is a devout Christian, Hindu, and Muslim. On his Trip to Canada there is a little problem on the ship and he gets stranded on a life boat with a four hundred pound Bengal tiger. This book is the story of his life.

-Pierce Thieme

Rating 10/10

The Great Tree of Avalon Book 1: Child of the Dark Prophecy by T. A. Barron

This book is the first in a trilogy. It is sort of an epilogue to the Lost Years of Merlin series. When Merlin planted the seed that beat like a heart, it grew, and grew, and grew, creating a new land-- The Great Tree of Avalon. It has seven root "realms" for each of the seven elements. This series is about two adopted brothers, Tamwyn and Scree, and a priest girl named Elli. They must venture through Avalon to find the Lady of the Lake and stop the peril that is falling over the land.

Rating: 9.6/10

-Matt Enloe